The Car Connection Expert Review

Saab's first-ever SUV is really a well-equipped version of
the models that are otherwise marketed as the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Buick
Rainier, GMC Envoy and Isuzu Ascender. It does, however, add some token
Saab-specific styling cues and details, such as an ignition cylinder that's
located in the center console behind the gear lever. As with its other General
Motors-related brethren, power comes from a 290-horsepower, 4.2-liter in-line
six-cylinder engine. A high-torque, 300-horsepower V-8 powerplant that generates
330 lb-ft of torque is also available for added low-end muscle -- with the V-8
being an unusual thing to find in a Saab.
Both engines are fitted to a four-speed automatic transmission and a
fully automatic all-wheel drive system with a limited-slip rear differential
comes standard. For '07, the 9-7X gets a standard tire pressure monitoring
system and the latest version of GM's OnStar system, with "Turn by Turn"
navigational assistance. All trim levels come standard with anti-lock brakes and
rear-wheel electronic traction assist, a fully independent suspension with
electronically controlled air shocks in the rear, 18-inch wheels and tires,
side-curtain airbags and a state-of-the-art audio system, among myriad other
features. Options include a DVD entertainment array, upgraded audio system, and
a power sunroof.

An Great Vehicle but Not So Reliable

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The vehicle is great to drive and is very comfortable, I installed a K&N Filter Kit when I first bought it to give it more power and performance, it now has excellent power with the V-8 option 5.3i Vortec...
The vehicle is great to drive and is very comfortable, I installed a K&N Filter Kit when I first bought it to give it more power and performance, it now has excellent power with the V-8 option 5.3i Vortec Engine. The options that came with it are just right for us, we purchased it approximately two years ago from a Honda dealer that traded it in on a new Honda CRV, it had approximately 126,000 miles and all the reports on it came back good. It ran great at first but then started with the problems that were revealed on the internet that other's were having the same trouble with; drivers side window motor had to be replaced via a recall, needed a complete tune-up (original), fluids except oil all needed to be changed, starter completely malfunctioned, trouble with the headlights dimming and going off (finally recalled and now fighting it), front differential needed to be replaced along with actuator w/the all wheel drive unit, and I can not remember the rest. I hope that is it, I paid cash because at the time of purchase my son had just totaled my 06 Dodge Durango with the 5.7L Hemi (that is the only reason I purchased it new in 06). I paid $6900.00 for the 06 Saab in Oct 2013 and probably put about $5000.00 in it so far, I say again I hope that is it! I am on disability and can afford another or new vehicle, now at least I know what I got. I have read reviews lately for this vehicle and it is now rated one of the "10 worst". BE CAREFUL! Those reports you get do not show everything you should know. + More »

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April 14, 2015

For 2005 Saab 9-7X

One of the best cars we ever owned

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A very good car for the money the car is very Roomey plenty of cargo space